AST Premium 286 May Require Premium BIOS 2.0 (78149)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q78149
SUMMARY
AST Research has confirmed that AST Research Premium 286 computers with
Premium BIOS versions earlier than 2.0 may experience system hangs or
inconsistent keyboard behavior while running Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 and
later.
AST Premium BIOS version 2.0 is also required to operate Microsoft Windows
3.0 in enhanced mode if the FAST BOARD 80386 upgrade is used.
AST Premium 286 machines using the FAST BOARD 80386 upgrade require
AST BIOS version 2.0 or later to operate in Windows 3.0 enhanced mode.
Machines using the earlier Phoenix BIOS are not able to run Windows in
enhanced mode.
AST Research recommends replacing the Premium BIOS with an updated
version.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/12/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB78149 |
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